Fluoride is one of the most effective ways to prevent tooth decay. A quick professional treatment gives your teeth an extra layer of strength.
Strengthens teeth by soaking into the outer layer of enamel, making it more resistant to decay. It comes from toothpaste, rinses and professional treatments at your checkup.
Found in most foods and community water, it strengthens teeth that are still developing. We can advise on the right amount for your child, since too much while teeth are forming can cause white spots.
Children usually benefit from a professional fluoride treatment twice a year at their checkups. Adults can benefit too, especially with:
Fluoride is one of the most studied and effective tools in dentistry for keeping teeth strong and cavity-free. A professional fluoride treatment takes only a few minutes at the end of a cleaning and can benefit children and adults alike. Here's how it works, who should have it, and what to expect.
Every day, acids from food and bacteria pull minerals out of your enamel, and your saliva works to put them back. Fluoride tips that balance in your favor. It helps rebuild weakened enamel, makes teeth more resistant to acid, and can even reverse the very earliest stage of a cavity before it becomes a hole that needs a filling. Professional treatments use a much stronger concentration than toothpaste, so the benefit is greater and lasts longer.
Children and teens are the most common candidates, since developing teeth absorb fluoride especially well. But many adults benefit too, including anyone with a history of frequent cavities, sensitive teeth, receding gums that expose root surfaces, dry mouth from medications, braces or aligners that make cleaning harder, or crowns and bridges that need protection at the edges. We'll recommend fluoride based on your individual cavity risk.
It's fast and painless. After your cleaning, we apply a fluoride varnish or gel to your teeth with a small brush. Varnish sets on contact with saliva and feels a little sticky for a while. You'll be asked to avoid eating or drinking for about thirty minutes and to skip brushing for a few hours so the fluoride has time to soak in. The whole step adds only a few minutes to your visit.
Yes. In the amounts used in dental offices and toothpaste, fluoride is safe and endorsed by major health and dental organizations worldwide. The varnish we use is applied in a tiny amount and sets quickly, so very little is swallowed. If you have questions or concerns, we're always glad to talk through them honestly rather than brush them aside.
Most plans cover fluoride for children as part of preventive care, and many cover it for adults with elevated cavity risk. Coverage rules vary, so we'll check your benefits and let you know before applying it. Our in-house dental plan includes preventive care for patients without insurance, and our financing options page explains other ways to keep costs manageable.
For most people, fluoride treatment fits naturally into a routine exam and cleaning every six months. If you've had recent cavities, notice new sensitivity, or have started a medication that dries your mouth, mention it and we can adjust how often you get fluoride. Families in Jupiter often schedule kids' cleanings and fluoride together to keep things simple.
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1317 West Indiantown Road, Suite 200
Jupiter, Florida 33458
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